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16 Popular Apartment Hotels in Osaka: Perfect for Families and Travelling with Kids - Fall in Love After One Stay!

Namba, Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi Apartments/Serviced Apartments

Looking for family-friendly accommodations in Osaka that feel just like home? We've rounded up 16 popular apartment-style hotels perfect for travelers with kids. These spacious stays offer kitchens with cooking utensils, laundry facilities, and even balconies—everything you need for a comfortable and convenient trip. With glowing reviews on booking sites, these hotels are a hit with families. Let's explore these comfortable accommodations! Photos: Booking.com (MIMARU Osaka Shinsaibashi WEST / Citadines Namba Osaka / Minn Nishiumeda / Osaka Minami-Kaiyukan Tennouji International Apartment)

Things to Do in Osaka & Kyoto in January 2025: Celebrate the New Year with Festivals & Events

Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi Other Nature

January is a special month in Japan, marking the start of a new year filled with celebrations. In the Kansai region, you’ll find historic events like the "Ebisu Festival," which prays for business prosperity, and the "Wakakusa Yamayaki" in Nara, an ancient tradition that signals the arrival of early spring. This guide highlights January’s top events and festivals in Kansai, including exciting anime-themed attractions featuring beloved characters like Detective Conan and Crayon Shin-chan. This page contains promotional content.

15 Recommended Places to Stay in Umeda for 2024: Hot Picks for Hotels and Apartments For Every Traveler

Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi Hotels

Osaka's Umeda neighborhood is a bustling area with popular shopping destinations and easy access to public transport. It serves as a hub for express buses and provides convenient travel within Osaka and nearby cities like Kyoto and Kobe. Additionally, direct trains like HARUKA and Kanku Rapid offer a seamless journey to Kansai International Airport. Umeda is a 5-star choice for accommodation in Osaka with 15 outstanding options showcased here, including new openings in 2023 and 2024. Main image: Booking.com, prtimes

Enjoy a Deeper Connection to Japan With Fascinating Cultural Experiences in Kyoto and Osaka

Kyoto Station, To-ji Temple Culture Experience

There are many ways in which you can take part in carefully curated Japanese cultural experiences while visiting Kyoto and Osaka. If you’re looking to uncover a more meaningful side to Japan while traveling through Kansai, we’ll tell you how. (This article contains promotional information.)

15 Attractions & Things To Do In Arashiyama For First-Time Visitors

Arashiyama, Uzumasa Other Architecture

There are so many things to do in Arashiyama, Kyoto's popular tourist area! From snapping selfies on the Togetsukyo Bridge stretching over the Oi River, exploring the footpaths immersed in the lush Bamboo Forest, and riding the Sagano Romantic Train, here are 15 fun things to do in Arashiyama that you won't want to miss!

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  • Arashiyama, Uzumasa
  • Gion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera Temple
  • Kobe, Sannomiya, Kitano
  • Kyoto Station, To-ji Temple
  • Namba, Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi
  • Nara, Ikoma, Tenri
  • Shinsekai, Tennouji, Tsuruhashi
  • Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi
  • USJ, Nanko Port
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